Oct. 20, 2022, 1:11 a.m. | Ivan Srba, Robert Moro, Matus Tomlein, Branislav Pecher, Jakub Simko, Elena Stefancova, Michal Kompan, Andrea Hrckova, Juraj Podrouzek, Adrian Gavorni

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In this paper, we present results of an auditing study performed over YouTube
aimed at investigating how fast a user can get into a misinformation filter
bubble, but also what it takes to "burst the bubble", i.e., revert the bubble
enclosure. We employ a sock puppet audit methodology, in which pre-programmed
agents (acting as YouTube users) delve into misinformation filter bubbles by
watching misinformation promoting content. Then they try to burst the bubbles
and reach more balanced recommendations by watching …

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